Court Services - Court Security, Civil Process.

The Court Services / Special Projects Bureau oversees Civil Process and Court Services. The Will County Sheriff’s Office Civil Division serves over 22,000 items of process annually. These items include subpoenas from the Will County State’s Attorney, summons for law suits, quasi criminal summons from villages and counties throughout the United States. This bureau also handles security for the Courthouse, Court Annex Building, River Valley Juvenile Justice Center and the outer court branches.

WILL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDELINES FOR TAX NOTICES

Prior to delivering the Tax Notices to our office, you must provide us with the breakdown of the parties that you will need served. Indicate on each service whether it is personal service or certified mail. You may fax the list to our office (815) 727-8565 in advance. Please allow approximately 1 to 2 business days for us to total the dollar ($) amount needed for service.

The following foreclosure cases have Surplus Funds Held by the Sheriff’s Office until further Order of the Court. This also includes Unknown Heirs and Legatees. If your name is not on the list and you think that you might have money left over from a foreclosure, please contact the Civil Process Office at 815.727.8895 Monday thru Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Civil Process Fee Information

(Revised as of January 1st, 2017)

The following fee schedule represents only one service for one case number at a specified address. If more than one service is needed, the full fee will be added for each additional individual to be served. "Occupant", "Any & All Unknown Occupants", etc. are also considered an additional service.

Alias summons papers previously sent to this office for service ( same address/name/case ) will cost $5.00 each.

Certified mailings are $16.00 as of 12-16-2013.

There will be a $21.00 fee to process a foreclosure deed as soon as possible.

Our work load does not permit short date papers; therefore, ten ( 10 ) working days are required to provide a proper effort for service, return and processing of your paper.

Out of County Civil Warrant Fees

North - $133

South - $151

East - $156

West - $129

Execution Judgment Fees

For every inventory taken, there will be an additional fee of $87.00 charged, which will be collected prior to proceeding with the enforcement of the Judgment.

False Alarm Ordinance

The false alarm ordinance information can be found on the False Alarm Ordinance Page which are now handled at the Laraway Station.

Will County Sheriff's Office

Attorney Security Pass

Rules and Regulations

Attorneys licensed to practice in the State of Illinois may apply and purchase an Attorney Security Pass through the Will County Sheriff's Office. The Attorney Security Pass will allow approved attorneys access to enter the Will County Courthouse via a separate entrance.

Will County Courthouse - 14 W Jefferson Street, Joliet

Our Vision for the Civil Division of the Will County Sheriff's Office is that as a team, we will provide a friendly and respectful customer service environment, exhibiting the highest degree of professional conduct while performing our service of all Process with diligence, initiative, and resourcefulness.

The Will County Sheriff's Office Civil Division serves over 22,000 items of process annually. These items include subpoenas from the Will County State's Attorney, summons for law suits, quasi criminal summons from villages and counties throughout the United States.